Milam Co., TX. - Newspaper: Cameron Herald 1895 Newspaper, May 1895
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Vol. 13, No. 43 (Whole No. 667) --- Thursday, May 2, 1895
Article: When the Trouble Began on bi-metalism
Ad: Lone Star Livery Feed and Sale Stable, W. K. Dickinson
General News Items in Brief
Texas News Briefs:
Smith Hotel at Timpson, Shelby Co. destroyed by fire.
Jim Shafer shot and killed Dan Jacks at Spring, Harris Co.
J. W. Johnson shot and killed Dr. B. F. Buckner at Sealy, Austin Co.
Sam B. Maxey, Ex-U.S. Senator, is ill at his home in Paris.
Charles Goodson was shot and killed in San Angelo.
J. D. Rawls was struck by lightning while fishing near San Angelo.
Emmet Raphan, a Turkish peddler, was murdered and robbed near Linden, Cass Co.
Silas Pratt was stabbed and killed by James Lay over a card game near Clifton, Bosque Co.
The baby of Arthur Allen, stereotyper on the Daily News at Dallas was burned by gasoline
and died.
J. P. Gantt, a merchant at Lovelady, was kicked in the forehead by a cow while branding.
Nelson Mackey, Alderman of San Antonio filed a lawsuit against the city.
Professional Cards - see prior editions abstracted above for names
Article: Hardly Half-Told from the Milam News
Dr. Lee Smith, who forged the name of Reed Bros., bankers of Holland, TX, was tried
at McLennan Co. Dist. Court and give 5-yrs in the penitentiary. The jury was out 5-minutes.
Gov. Culberson has appointed Judge N. A. Stedman of Fort Worth to a vacancy on the
State Railway Commission. Stedman is regarded as an able and trustworthy man.
The directors of the Waco Cotton Palace resigned last week.
L. J. Richards of Baylor University, won the metal at the state oratorical contest at Waco
last Friday. The second prize was won by O. B. Stables of the Southwestern University and
Morris Sheppard of the State University won third prize. Congressman J. W. Bailey was one of
the judges.
Judge George Clark of Waco has called a meeting to declare against the free coinage of
silver. Hon. J. G. Dudley, chairman of the Democratic State Executive Committee has called a
meeting to discuss the matter.
Editorial - Free coinage
Locals:
Sheriff Bickett and his deputies are kept busy.
Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Atkeisson had a fine boy on Tuesday of this week.
Col. Lyles states contractors will begin grading the Link Line this month.
Mr. J. S. Hefley is having improvements made to his home.
License to Marry: Zack Morrell and Mary Owens, J. W. Barnett and Edith Bandy, J. S.
Lockubuy and Sallie Smith, J. H. Thompson and Maria M. Green.
Mrs. L. A. Dixon lost a Scarff pin on the street between Bickett's lot and Rufus Avera's.
The pin is in the shape of a hand and contains nine diamonds by H. E. Baulknight.
Mr. Atkeisson and Mr. Slavin are working for business for their trades.
M. M. Kemp & Co. placed 10 bushels of Tennessee Triumph Irish potatoes on the market.
Geo. H. McGehee planted some of them.
Judge T. H. Brennan died at this home on the 11th of last month at the age of 85 years.
John Watson has withdrawn from the insurance business to devote his time to his law
practice. J. S. Hefley and W. M. Gill have taken his place.
Dist. Court:
Fred Hall, theft of a horse, plead guilty and given 7-years.
Granderson Nelson, theft of personal property over $20, given 5-years.
Louis Richards, theft of property over $20, guilty and given 10-days and filed $400.
Thurman Riggin, theft of hogs, plead guilty and given 2-years.
Advertised Letter List by T. A. Robinson, P.M.: Abright, R. W.; Ball, Arthur; Brown,
Madison; Coueston, Chester; Collins, Jesse; Dee, Will A.; Denson, L. L.; Downey, M. H.;
Gibson, Mrs. J. S.; Hamnons, Jim; Hanks, R. C.; Hamilton, Jno. W.; Hays, Fred; Hays, R. F.;
Johnson, Mrs. Alice; Logan, M.; McIntyre, Richard; Murryrow, Mrs. A.; Murray, Jno W.;
Nelson, A. W.; Price, Sifie; Powell, C. F.; Rhemer, W. H.; Robinson, M. L.; Small, H. P.;
Tribble, P. M.; Thines, J. D.
Notice to Teachers in Milam County by J. K. P. Newton, Supt. Milam County; Thos. M.
Hunt, Ex-Off. Supt. Burleson County.
Article: Error with regards to the ownership of the Milam County Oil Mill
Article: Southern Baptist Convention in Washington, DC
Recipe: Blueberry Cake
Article: Confederate Re-Union
Article: List of business who will close at 7 p.m. from May 1st to Sept. 1st.
Article: Error Corrected as to the ownership of the Milam County Oil Mill
City Council Proceedings.
Article: Appointed May Queen - Cameron is to be represented at the May Carnival in
Waco. Miss Dallie McIver selected and J. C. Joseph, U.S. Hearrell appointed as escorts by A.
J. Lewis, Mayor of Cameron.
Article: Link Line - Commemorated the driving of the first spike at Granger, TX: Col.
Wayman; Major Lyles of Cameron; G. O. Owen, editor of the Granger Times; Miss Taily Jones,
daughter of C. M. Jones and the first child born in Granger.
Personals:
Those visiting Cameron: Mrs. M. A. Blankenship of Travis; Justice J. B. Newton, Dr. J.
W. Hudson, both of Milano; Judge Thomas Huges of Georgetown; Judge Eugene Williams of
Waco; John T. Duncan a lawyer of LaGrange; Judge Spencer Ford of Bryan; Hon. W. K. Homan
of Dallas; Dr. Vol. Reed; Dr. R. R. White, C. P. Dodge, both of Temple; Rev. Vaughn, agent
of the orphans' home at Waco; Mrs. Frank Stanley of Houston; M. M. McFarland of Victoria
Times; Mrs. Mose Taylor (nee: Emma Homan) and baby of San Angelo;
Dallie McIver, Lizzie McCord and Mo Kemp returned from a visit to Temple.
Myrl Arnold and Susie Pope visited Belton.
Mrs. A. L. Sweatman of Laredo visited her daughter, Mrs. J. P. Atkeisson of Cameron.
J. L. Barnett and his nephew Mr. Short of Cameron visited the Rockdale Banner offices.
Article: Texas Legislature. A summary of the Legislative news as they daily occur.
Poem: A Broken Heart by R. S. Hichens in Pall Mall Magazine.
Article: Manitou Na-Mek. The peculiar Indian legend of this beautiful lake (Lake Superior
area) by Martin Hunter in New York Ledger.
Article: A Russian Sled in Harper's Young People.
City Directory - see prior editions for abstracted names
Miscellaneous News.
Press Comments
Article: From Lake City -
Article: From Lake City by Jack Plain. Closing ceremonies of Prof. J. W. Sharp's school
at Big Elm, 3-miles west of Maysfield on the 26th inst. Mark Hobbs assisted during the evening.
Program participants included: the Maysfield sting band directed by Prof. Eugene Barmore,
Florence Martin, Della Evans, Nettie Martin, Mary Anderson, Nannie Martin, Clara McKinney,
Karen Martin, Essie Martin, Ola Evans, Lela Martin, and Andy Dodson. Salutatory address was
by Karen Martin. Valedictory address by Nettie Martin. Presentations by John G. Scott
Vol. 44 (Whole No. 668) --- Thursday, May 9, 1895
Article: Grand Jury Report, Cameron - 26 Apr 1895 - To the Hon. Judge W. G.
Taliaferro, Judge, 20th Judicial Dist. Court. 53 bills of indictment, of which 24 are felonies and
29 for misdemeanors by L. L. Lee, foreman.
Article: The Hog Law. Texas of Bill Amending Existing Statute as Signed by the
Governor.
Article: He Shot to Kill. Alfred Mims, alias Alfred Stephenson and Hayward Whitfield,
both of dark complexion became estranged. On Saturday, Whitfield advanced on the badly scared
coon, Mims who was in front of the E. B. Jones & Co. grocery store. Mims got a Winchester
belonging to his employer and shot Whitfield in the right arm, two other shots went wild.
Whitfield was taken to the home of Dr. Garrett and Dr. Gilson who removed his shattered arm.
Mims was released on $500 bond. From the Calvert Courier
Texas News Briefs:
The home of Mrs. Jennie Froelich of Navasota was destroyed by fire.
J. W. Johnson shot and killed Dr. B. F. Buckner at Sealy, Austin Co.
W. H. Smoth of Porter, AR was found dead on the railroad track at Denison.
Henry Freund, one of Houston's aldermen died of heart disease in that city.
The home of Alexander Hamilton at Navasota was robbed of $40.
The home of J. W. Barnett, near Lone Oak was destroyed by fire.
W. B. Sanderson, a prominent sheepman of San Angelo was killed by lightning.
Frank Cook of Vernon, Wilbarger Co., died of blood poisoning caused by smoking
cigarettes.
F. E. McCray, a white man, was held up in San Antonio and robbed of $40.
Robert Wynne, aged 13, was drowned by the capsizing of a boat on the mill pong at Wills
Point, Van Zandt Co.
Mr. McCullum a proprietor in Wharton recently shot and killed a negro who was
attempting to burglarize a store.
An unknown man was found dead with his throat cut, lying near his buggy on the edge of
Chamber's Creek, Ellis Co.
Wm. Bindsuel, farmer of Comal Co. was shot and killed in his field by someone behind
a tree.
The store of J. A. Ewing & Bro. at Lufkin, Angelina Co. was burglarized.
Mr. Graves at Orchard, Austin Co., was shot and killed by his adopted daughter, Florence
Adkinson, age 19, who mistook him for a burglar.
The body of Matilda Brodt, a recently discharged inmate of the insane asylum at San
Antonio, was found floating in the Guadalupe River at Seguin.
The hotel room of Rep. O'Neal of Cass Co. was burglarized at Austin.
F. G. White at Wallis, Austin Co., sent his son to the Brazos River with oxen. The oxen
returned without him and a search revealed he had drowned.
The blacksmith shot of Mr. Cato at Heidenheimer, Bell Co. was struck by lightening and
he received a severe shock while working.
The 6-year old daughter of T. N. Gay at Tanglewood, Lee Co., carried a handful of
gunpowder to the yard and touched it with a hot coal. It flashed in her face, burning her lips,
eyebrows and all the hair off in front. She burned her hands when she put out the fire on her head.
A. Abata, alias, John Conti an Italian of Waco was arrested in New Orleans on a charge
of counterfeiter.
Julius Miller of near Benton, died as a result of being pelted by hailstones.
J. P. Clevinger was sentenced to prison in 1889 for 13-years for killing J. J. Moore at
Nacogdoches received a pardon from the Governor.
In a difficulty at the blind asylum in Austin, Leonard Rogers hit Elijah B. Darden over the
head with a piano stool. Darden died several hours later. Both were inmates.
An infuriated cow on the streets of Paris recently charged Robbie Naismith, age 8,
catching him with her horns. He was tossed 15-feet in the air without damage.
Dr. Simmons at Houston was called to see a sick child of Mrs. Ownes, Bob Owens, the
husband, met Dr. Simmons as he was leaving. He shot and killed Dr. Simmons and Mrs. Owens.
Mr. Owens then fled to Washington St. beyond the Central Depot and killed himself.
Pete Whitefield while returning from Leesville to Luling was robbed.
Judge Kilgore has been appointed a judge for the Southern Dist. of the Indian Territory.
Edward Barnes of Navarro Co. was robbed in Dallas.
The gin of Mrs. McKinnon near Schulenburg, Fayette Co. was destroyed by fire.
Mike McDonald of Galveston died when the Ingram House at Orange was destroyed by
fire.
Mr. Hazelwood of Montague Co. was robbed between Bowie and Montague.
Professional Cards - see previous issues for listing of names.
Article: "Lee at the Wilderness" from the Houston Post.
Article: Gov. Culberson voted 19 items.
Article: Francis Scott Key.
Locals:
Engineer O'Neal of the Link Line visited Cameron.
A new son arrived at the Ed. Sanders home last Sunday night.
W. F. Douthit has been ill.
City Marshall Batte has his convict for working extending the grading on Belton St. to the
public square.
There will be a reception for Dallie McIver at the home of Hon. & Mrs. T. S. Henderson.
Artie Worester entertained friends at her home last Tuesday.
County Tax Assessor Frank Pool inform that horse property is being rendered low.
Article: Equalization Board to meet by J. P. Collier, County Clerk.
O. T. Tyler of Belton has opened a grain and feed story in Cameron.
Article: Notice by Mayor.
License to Marry: Isaac Braswell and Rosa Belle Richardson, Gabe Sims and Laura Porter,
Geo. W. Keen and Mrs. Maud Davis, Charlie Camp and Ada Bradley, E. J. Dickey and Emma
Guynes, Anderson Gilton and Lillie M. Johnson.
On May 3rd, T. E. Williams of the Edgeworth Post Office had two horses and saddles
stolen.
Article: Bonds man pays for shortages of ex-County Treasurer E. M. Bean.
Article: Hon. H. F. Smith, Milam Co.'s representative in the legislature.
In the District Court:
Tom Taylor, Jr. - burglary, guilty, 5-years in the penitentiary.
Gabriel Williams - murder, guilty, life in the penitentiary.
J. H. Hamil - perjury, not guilty.
Green Carey - theft of over $20, guilty, 5-years in the penitentiary.
William Calvin - sodomy, not guilty.
Frank Fisher - assault with intent to murder, not guilty.
Article: Stench hole, health hazard in the business portion of Cameron.
Article: Site selected for Cameron Cotton Compress Co.
Article: Prize Went to Belton for the May carnival at Waco. Describes the costume worn
by Dallie McIver, Cameron's Queen.
Notice: to members of the Ben McCullough Camp No. 29, Confederate Veterans.
City Council Proceedings.
Personals:
Those visiting Cameron: Nettie Evard, C. M. Beard, Squire J. B. Newton, all of Milano;
W. W. Templeton, J. G. Walton, both of Davilla; Editor W. M. Ferguson of the Rockdale
Messenger; R. M. Hicks, J. M. Alexander, both of Rockdale; J. A. Kirkman of San Gabriel; J.
M. Tyson of Lilac; R. P. Taylor of Gause; S. D. Dobbins; J. C. Gould, Esq. of Giddings; W.
E. Bozeman of Baileyville; J. S. Reese, farmer, of Ad Hall;
V. V. Damon, representing the Merchants & Planters Oil Co., of Houston visited
Cameron.
Mrs. T. A. Eggleston, Jr., visited her parents in Milano.
Prof. Coy Campbell who has been teaching at Calvert returned home, school having closed
for the term.
Capt. & Mrs. J. F. Thompson visited relatives in Georgetown.
Mr. & Mrs. F. N. Daniels returned for a visit to Kansas City and Chicago.
W. H. Dukes of Milano visited Cameron and had with him the hide of a toad fish he
caught in Madagorda Bay.
Article: May Day Celebration. Rain Could Not Spoil Rockdale's Great Day from the
Houston Post.
Article: Hardin Again. A few days ago from El Paso. John Wesley Hardin, well-known
throughout Texas, is the center of a sensational proceeding. Last night at the Gem gambling house
one of the crap players was Hardin. Luck with against him and he lost several hundred dollars.
He grew tired of the game and said to the dealer, "You seem to be pretty damned cute, so you
may just hand me back the money I paid you for chips." The dealer, Phil Baker, was going to
protest but Hardin cocked his revolver. Baker replied, "Certainly sir, you can have anything you
want," and Hardin walked off with the money. Trouble is still expected. Ben Patterson runs the
house.
Article: Chairman Dudley's Call. To the Members of the Democratic State Executive
Committee of Texas, Paris, Texas, April 26th.
Article: Public Debt Statement from Washington, DC
City Directory - see previous editions for names.
Texas Legislature. A Summary of the Legislative News as They Daily Occur.
Texas State News:
Joseph E. Donegan, ex-State Ranger and nephew of John Donegan, assessor of Guadalupe
Co. died of pneumonia.
Mr. Birdsall was shot and killed by Mr. Rossback near the Blanco and Comal county-lines.
Both were farmers.
John Moss of near McKinney was bitten by a copperhead snake. He was taken to
Farmersville. His recovery is doubtful.
W. J. Henson of near Nevada, Collin Co., has a cat with four young squirrels. The cat's
litter of kittens died and the squirrels were given to her instead.
Col. R. M. Wynne of Fort Worth, thinks the adoption of the national platform on the
money question kept 40,000 democrats from the polls during the last election.
Edward L. Dunlap is opposed to the State Democratic Executive Committee meeting.
Last week, the Houston Post published a list of every notary in Texas.
Press Comments
From Lilac:
F. A. Graves had quite an accident while trying to shear a horse.
Mrs. Graves of Rockdale visited Lilac.
Little Nellie, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. G. Fields died last Saturday. She was an invalid
and had been so since birth. Aged six months and 11 days.
Pink Stewart and wife of Moddy are visiting Mrs. Stewart's parents, Mr. & Mrs. H.
Kenedy.
D. A. Outlaw says if Sheriff Bickett offered $2.50 for a hog with the most legs he will
compete for he has one with seven legs.
M. E. Dunn has a chicken with four legs.
J. M. Hodnett's had a chicken last year with three legs.
Sid Roberts is teach vocal music classes in Lilac.
Vol. 13, No. 45 (Whole No. 669) --- Thursday, May 16, 1895
Article: About Money. Claims Gold as the Only First-Class Money - A Nation's Money
Fixed by the Laws of Her Commerce - Other Propositions Discussed.
Texas News Briefs:
Theodore Herzig was stabbed in the back by Jim Wrightman at Sealy, Austin Co.
A. N. Hooper was shot and killed while resisting arrest near Willow Grove, Shelby Co.
C. C. Quarles a merchant at Bettie, Upshur Co. was shot and killed.
Mrs. Gosh was stuck and killed by lightening near Palo Pinto.
Mose Granger at Orange, was sentenced to the penitentiary for 2-years for assault to
murder.
Sam Jones will hold evangelical meetings at Nacogdoches.
Will Wilson cut A. F. Roberts 12 times with a pocket knife at Blanton, Hill Co.
Nat P. Jackson of Paris was appointed by the Governor to codify the revised statutes
adopted by the 24th Legislature.
Mike Welch, a brickmason at work on the new courthouse at Cuero, fell to the ground.
The injuries were not fatal.
The Southwest Texan is the name of a new paper just issued at Floresville, Wilson Co. by
J. P. Tenstall as proprietor and C. H. Cleveland as editor.
The 8-year old son of J. D. Bridges of McCulloch Co. was bitten by a rattlesnake and
died.
Sam Neathery, age 12, at Farmersville cut his throat on a barb wire fence while playing
hide and seek.
The Cottle County News recently made its debut with J. G. Davidson as editor.
Jas. Caldwell, while screening a house at McKinney received a scratch on his hand. Blood
poisoning set in and he died.
At Dawson, Navarro Co., someone turned out the mules owned by Prof. Rogers and then
shot and killed one and wounded the other.
The home of Will Jones on Cypress Bayou, Upshur Co., was set on fire. While he and his
wife were putting out the fire, they were ambushed and shot. Mrs. Jones received a fatal wound
and Mr. Jones was seriously wounded.
Peter Harmonsen, his wife and child, and Miss Taylor, all living near Justin, Denton Co.
attempted to cross a swollen stream in a carriage. The adult occupants were drowned and the child
was rescued.
Article: Bills that have become laws.
Professional Cards - see previous editions.
Article: The Waco Conference of gold mono-Metalists.
Andrew Prickle was killed and Tom Prickle was painfully wounded while fishing on the
San Gabriel in Williamson Co. They were attacked by some Negroes. The shooting took place in
the night. They had forbidden the darkies from walking through their crops. The Prickles, who
were cousins, were shot in ambush. Officers arrested the Negroes and they are in the Georgetown
jail.
Article: Cameron's May Queen Dallie McIver. Brilliant Reception Tendered Her by the
Young Men of Cameron at the Hospital Home of Hon. Mrs. T. S. Henderson Monday Evening.
Mrs. Geo. McBride and Mrs. Oak Lewis are reported sick.
Mrs. J. T. Westmoreland is convalescent.
Last Tuesday evening Messrs. Will Robard and K. B. Slavin selected nine men apiece and
played a match game of ball. The score at five innings was 28 to 14 in favor of Salvin's nine.
Elder Tom Smith of Rockdale will preach at the Christian Church in Cameron.
License to Marry: Edward Rothmann and Ottilie Scholz; Bartholomew Dillon and Bridgett
Qaffney.
John Watson, Esq. recently stood a brilliant examination for admission to the bar.
R. M. Campbell, Esq. will office with Hon. T. S. Henderson. Coy Campbell as he is
familiar known, has been raised with the people of this county.
Article: Children's Day will be observed at the Methodist Church.
Article: School Board Meeting - following faculty elected for the ensuing year: E. A.
Cochran, superintendent; no principal chosen; assistants - Ada Henderson, Mattie Pistole, Jennie
Templeton, Ida Dorroh, Annie Chandler, Lila W. Humphries of Tennessee, Ida Harris of Sedalia,
MO. Principal, Prof. O'Shea did not apply for re-appointment.
Article: Rockdale Fire Dept.'s appreciation of the Hon. E. M. Muse by J. G. Longmoore,
Pres., from the Houston Post.
Advertised Letter List by T. A. Robinson, P.M.: Alexander, Al; Baker, J. N.; Bass,
Linley; Bailey, Joe; Bentney, Lynie; Campbell, Mrs. Mary; Cleer, F. W.; Coquet, L.; Cox, L.
M.; Churchfield, G. C.; Cleeson, W. F.; Davidson, W. J.; Davis, Mollie; Edington, George;
Gray, E. T.; Garner, Mrs. Thebe; Hause, P.; Hanes, Tom; Hammelton, Jno. W.; Little, Danes;
Long, Sam; McLaughlin, Mollie; McVay, B. D.; Marshall, W. L.; Morsen, Mrs. Eleu; Magill,
Social; Millidee, Lyss; Moore, Deck; Prants, P. J.; Price, W. C.; Rhodes, Marion; Seegar,
Solon; Smith, Mr. S. C.; Smith, Leames; Turner, Bettie; Uhar, Frank; Watson, G. S.; Wallace,
Jennie; Walker, Katie; Williams, Tom A.; White, J.; Wilhus, Georgia; Woods, Key; Young, E.
D.; Ware, McNamora.
Article: The United States of To-Day.
Article: Mamie Macuen has taken a full course on the culinary arts and will present ten
lectures.
District Court:
Billie Kemp, Murder, dismissed
Paul Allen, murder in the 2nd degree, guilty, 12-years
Mack Roberts, incest, not guilty
Albert Williams, assault with intent to rape, guilty, 7-years
Notice: Exam for admission to the State University by E. A. Cochran.
Farmers' Institute Meeting Called by D. G. Pool, Sec. and W. G. Fields, Pres.
Strayed or Stolen: On the night of the 11th instant, one pair good medium size brown
horse mules - one age 3, the other age 7 or 8 - by J. M. Tucker or contact J. H. Bickett, Sheriff.
Article: Entertainment given by Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Hefley assisted by Mesdames M. J.
Moore, F. B. Lay, T. F. Hardy, J. M. Ralston, T. S. Henderson, James Gillespie, E. B. Muse,
W. F. Crawford and Mose Taylor. Article continues with a beautiful description of the home and
decorations.
Personals:
Those visiting Cameron: J. F. Coffield, J. M. Owsley, J. W. Hamblen, all of Rockdale;
W. L. Warrack of Rosebud; T. R. Leeman of Belton; Capt. L. L. Lee of San Gabriel; John A.
Smith, M. R. Looney, both of Branchville; M. K. Cummings, W. W. Templeton, both of
Davilla; W. S. Woold of Millerton; C. P. Dodge of Temple; G. B. Anderson; Prof. J. W. Clark,
formerly of Rockdale; Mrs. N. Butts, Carrie Brandy, both of Maysfield;
Little Mable McGregor visited Wichita Falls.
Dr. Thomas A. Pope was called to Kansas on a professional consultation.
John M. Hefley visited Galveston.
Mayor Lewis visited Austin.
Capt. J. J. Irwin will go to Houston next week.
Lula Springfield of Rosebud visited Miss Olive and Lucy Evans.
Prof. W. B. Adams of Rockdale visited Cameron regarding an offer for principal.
Miss York, Miss Hughes, Miss Methvin, Miss Embree with Robert Loewenstein and
Joseph Loewenstein, Dr. Wallis and Dr. Hudson made a gay party of Rockdaleans and Beltonites
who visited Cameron.
Mrs. H. A. Gladdis of Rockdale visited Mrs. B. I. Arnold.
Lula Sisson and Pauline Rendor visited Rockdale.
W. L. Robards returned from the Eastern Markets.
Dr. D. C. Jones returned from Waco.
Minnie Meaders and Kittie Meyer of Yarrellton visited Mrs. Dr. W. T. Mowdy.
Pearl Hartfield of Branchvilled visited Lizzie Self.
Texas State News:
Adj. Gen. Mabry wired from Austin that he would not let the Galveston centennial cup be
contested if the Sealy Rifles were permitted to enter. He also wrote the Sheriff of Galveston Co.
calling to his attention the law which prohibits organized bodies of men, other than military
companies belonging to the volunteer guard from parading with arms. This is aimed at the Sealy
Rifles who are understood to be daily drilling with arms at Galveston.
A member of the Levy Collingsworth family of near McKinney died from smallpox.
The barn of Mrs. Starr of Hunt Co. was struck by a cyclone on the 4th instant. Also, part
of the Barbara house was blown down, seriously injuring Mrs. Barbara. Dr. J. McNatt's house
was thrown off its blocks. Perry Bland's horse was injured and O. J. Gusson was hurled through
a window, severely injuring him.
B. C. Denton of near Lovelandy, Houston Co. was nearly hit by lightening which struck
close enough to burn and blister his left hand.
The house of L. D. Williams of Springtown, Parker Co. was blown 6-feet off its
foundation by a storm. The houses of G. W. Lanendo and A. J. Adams were unroofed.
At Elmont a cyclone hit and the home of James Blaggs at Elmont it was demolished. The
home of F. M. Majors was wrecked and Mrs. Woods was badly injured by the same cyclone.
The house of James Ranals, 8-miles east of Collinsville was blown over, burying his 10-
year old son in the ruins, breaking his leg. Mr. Brewer's dwelling was unroofed and his stables
and smoke house blown down.
Miscellaneous News. Gathered from the Old and New World to Date.
Confederate Re-union at Houston.
City Directory - see previous editions for names.
Poem: At Last by E. A. Kelsey in Great Thoughts.
Article: Pillar Mountain. A Remarkable Freak of Basaltic Formation in Nevada from the
San Francisco Chronicle.
Article: Critic Confounded from the Youth's Companion.
Report of the First National Bank of Cameron by T. F. Hardy, Cashier.
Article: The Man of Gallilee. Wendling's Great Lecture at the Courthouse.
Article: Headquarters Camp Ben McCullough - No. 29, Confederate Veterans. by Col.
N. H. Tracy, Commanding and Maj. J. B. Moore, Adjutant
Vol. 13, No. 46 (Whole No. 670) --- Thursday, May 23, 1895
Article: Hon. Josiah Patterson (of Memphis, TN) Speaks (at Dallas, TX)
City Directory - see previous editions for names.
Texas News:
Dr. John McCloy of Richmond, Fort Bend Co. is dead
Rev. Dr. A. P. Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas is dead.
The home of C. I. Bowman of Belton was destroyed by fire.
The home of E. Massingale at Cleburne was destroyed by fire.
The home of Jas. McKenzie at Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co. was burned.
Rev. Wm. Davis, age 78, died at his home near Colmesnell, Tyler Co., a few days ago.
John Cunningham, living with his mother at Cedar Hill, Dallas Co., recently died from
a dose of strychnine.
The grain warehouse of J. S. and S. D. Heard at McKinney was destroyed by fire.
The store of L. E. Rector at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co. was destroyed by fire.
Luther Edwards at Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., accidentally shot himself while handling
a pistol, causing his death in a few hours.
The warehouse of H. F. Wilson at Belgrade, Newton Co. was broken open and robbed.
The home of Geo. W. B. Johnson of Houston was burglarized.
J. Villegas, a Mexican wool buyer, purchased 200,000 of wool at San Angelo, Tom Green
Co.
Fred Walther, manager of the M. K. Ranch near Colorado City was shot through the right
lung and left side by one of the workmen under him.
The 13-year old son of Mrs. Mollie Taylor at Texarkana, while jumping on a freight train
was thrown under the wheels and had his arm cut off.
Ed Anderson, while working on the railroad at Hempstead was shot and killed by Will
Jones, both negroes.
George Withrow, while getting off a Houston Heights car on Sunday last, was struck by
the trailer and one of his legs was badly injured and required amputation.
From Lake City by Jack Plane
Mr. Hobbs and Mr. Hawkins, formerly of Bell Co., are operating the Garrett farm under
lease.
Fannie People and Lauie Rudder of Cameron are visiting.
Eugenia Henderson, daughter of Col. J. W. Henderson is visiting Houston.
R. N. Garrett is in Chicago with a shipment of cattle.
Rev. Stewart, Methodist minister of Ben Arnold held services last Wednesday night at the
Lake City school house.
General News Items.
Poem: Rain and Shine from the Atlanta Constitution
Article: In the Next Century. The Oracle Tells a Story of Things that are to come from the
Boston Budget.
Poem: The Humming Top by Eugene Field in Home.
Article: Polar Bears that Grew. The Nearer the Hunters Got the Bigger They Seemed from
the Interior.
Poem: An Untimely Joke by Peter Grant in Chicago Record.
Article: Mr. Rubbit's Books. A Joke that cost a Naval Officer his Commission from the
Kansas City Star.
Poem: Grandpa's Pet by Mrs. Harry Hazel Don in Good Housekeeping.
Article: Aunt Duryea's Choice. How she discovered Rose Marsden's one talent by s.
Jennie Smith in Demorest's Magazine.
Article: A Phonographic Ghost from Youth's Companion.
Article: When Whisky Froze in Fargo from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Hon. J. W. Blake spoke for free coinage of silver in Galveston, Texas.
A nephew of the late Senator Gibson of Louisiana committed suicide a few days ago. He
had been in bad health for sometime and was despondent.
Mayor Frank P. Holland of Dallas has resigned his position as director of the A&M
College. Hon. John B. Long of Cherokee, Master of the State Grange has been appointed to
succeed him.
Major W. E. Penn, the noted Baptist evangelist, died recently at his home in Eureka
Springs, AR.
Notice of Prohibition Election by Sam Streetman, Co. Judge, Milam Co., TX
Locals:
E. A. Clark is building a nice home.
Dr. Thomas A. Pope has office in rooms at Reese & Sapp drug store.
Mr. Kemp and Mr. McGehee have about completed a neat cottage near the Santa Fe depot.
Dr. C. W. Macune was admitted to the bar and is now a barrister.
Licenses to Marry: J. H. Wheeler and M. J. Merchant, William P. Evans and Fannie E.
Peoples.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church will give a social at the home of Mrs.
J. F. Thompson.
In the District Court:
W. C. Yelding, assault with intent to murder, guilty of aggravated assault, fined $25.
Pair of lost mules by J. M. Tucher of Cameron.
J. E. Reno will sell some city property cheap.
A Confederate Veteran fell from the train en route to Houston between Cameron and
Milano. A badge worn by him indicated he lived at Ardmore.
Dr. Thomas A. Pope, president of our board of trade.
Recently issued $20,000 in Milam county jail bonds were taken by L. B. Thurman & Co.
of Chicago at 1080 premium with accrued interest.
Cameron Baseball Game Last Week. Two base hits, Daniels, Wolf, English, Thompson,
Wight and Adams. Double plays Remson to Daniels. Wight to Adams to Hempton. Struck out by
Wolf 5, Adams 3, Robard 2. Umpire Mr. Lay.
Farmers' Institute Meeting Called by D. G. Pool, Secretary and W. G. Fields, President.
Last Monday, John Snyder died at the home of John B. McLane in this city. He had passed
four score years and was very feeble. He was cared for on the county poor farm for several years,
but Mr. McLane removed him from there and gave him the hospitality of his home. Mr. Snyder
has no relatives in the county that we know of. He was a devout man. The funeral services
conducted by the Rev. John M. Shive, took place at the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon,
from which the Masonic fraternity took charge of the obsequies.
Miss L. C. Morgan a teacher in our High School since 1888 declined re-election.
Died -- Mrs. Oak Lewis in this city last Saturday after a short illness. Just a few months
ago she came among us as a bride and it is sad to her loved and friends to give her up. Her parents
were with her during her last illness and returned with the remains to Eddy where they were
interred. With the bereaved husband the following from our city went with the corpse: Mrs. Laura
Hause, Frank Pool and wife, C. D. Lay and Robert Pool. Poem of death follows article.
Notice of Trustees' Election by J. K. P. Newton, Sup't of Schools.
School Commencement of Cameron High School on May 31st at 8:30 p.m. Performers
included: Ethel Hood, Ellen Hardin, Miss Iglehart, Estelle McIver, Frank Porter, Maude Dawson,
Will Ford, Alice Antony, Elbert Hood, Hon. E. L. Antony by E. A. Cochran, Supt.
City Council Proceedings.
Commissioners' Court Proceedings.
Johnson Bros. were engaged to keep in repair and running the courthouse clock.
The following paupers were granted monthly allowances: Lottie Cook, Geo. King, Roxie
Turner, J. L. Blake.
Personals:
Those visiting Cameron: Eugene Wallace of Rockdale; P. E. Cheeves of Temple; R. H.
Foster of Branchville; Ike Looney of Ben Arnold; Constable J. E. Lester of Beat 2; J. C. Watson
of Buckholts; Hon. Scott Field of Calvert; Dr. H. Robinson of Waco;
Jeff D. Hefley visited Brady City.
Hon. T. S. Henderson visited Austin.
Miss Lumpkin of Meridian visited Pearl Green of Cameron.
J. G. Nailor of Goldthwaite of the Texas Resources newspaper of Waco visited with D.
A. McLane.
Alice Reed returned to her home in Holland.
Jessie Clower returned to her home in Georgetown.
Constable J. C. Evans visited Minerva.
Frank Hooks is with his mother at Hot Springs, AR.
F. M. Crawford attended the Bankers' Association meeting in Galveston.
Pink Lester of Mayfield passed through en route to the Confederate reunion in Houston.
Judge Sam Streetman visited Austin.
Miss Walton Spruill of Luling visited her sister Rose Spruill of Cameron.
Hon. T. S. Henderson, member of the board of university regents visited Galveston.
Mrs. C. L. Bibb of Dallas visited her nephew Sterling P. Cross.
City Attorney R. L. McCalla and wife are visiting Dallas.
Mo Kemp, sponsor of Camp Ben McCullough, United Confederate Veterans, accompanied
by Nettie Moore and Dallie McIver left for Houston.
Myrl Arnold visited Austin.
Mrs. Martha Rogers visited relatives in Bell County
Homer McGregor visited Hillsboro.
Mrs. Dr. L. L. Whitacre of San Antonio is visiting Mrs. J. M. Cammer.
R. C. Turnham and Joel T. Arnold are at the reunion in Houston.
Article: Our Coinage Legislation
Article: To Down Spooks.
Article: He Deceived the People and is in Penitentiary for a Year from Lowell Morning
Citizen.
Article: A Free Education. Offered to the Boys and Girls of Texas by the Houston Post.
Scholarship Contest.
Children's Day at Little River. Five hundred people celebrated children's day here last
Sunday, May 11th. Program participants included: Rev. Kerby, Pastor; Alga Pool, Verna Pool,
Bertie Pool, Ethel McKinney, Daisy Barron, Janie Cargill, Lula White, Amanda McLaughlin,
Zora Hinson, Verda Chamberlain, Emma McKinney, Sallie McKinney, Sallie Glazner, Mr.
Osborn, Mr. Paschal.
Vol. 13, No. 47 (Whole No. 671) --- Thursday, May 30, 1895
Article: The Confederate Re-union at Houston.
Hon. Walter Q. Gresham died last Monday at 1:15 a.m. at his home in Washington. He
was Clevland's secretary of state.
Article: Speeches of Sec. Carlisle at Covington, KY.
Article: Hon. S. B. Cooper's views on the silver question.
Article: Supreme court refuse Eugene Debs' writ of habeas corpus.
City Directory - see previous editions for names.
Article: He Never Was Whipped from the Texas Harpoon.
Article: Shooting a Rare Bird from the Texas Harpoon.
Article: How he Lost his Bacon from the Texas Harpoon.
Article: Couldn't Live on Rice from the Texas Harpoon.
Article: To Develop Texas. Resolution passed by Dallas Commercial club and published
in the Galveston News calling for promotion of a more rapid development of industries by Frank
P. Holland, Mayor and E. W. Doolittle, Pres.
Article: Confederate Money
Article: Dairy farming.
Article: At Houston. The Reunion of United Confederate Veterans.
The 8-year old daughter of Joseph Tischler, a German farmer of near Tioga, Grayson Co.,
was burned to death a day or two ago. Her clothes caught fire from the stove and she was horribly
burned and died in great agony a few hours later.
David Ragsdale, age 22, with a friend, both bailiffs for the grand jury in Burleson Co.,
when near Hookerville dismounted and were picking blackberries when Ragsdale's pistol fired.
The ball struck him just above the heart.
Texas State News:
B. A. Germany while out driving near Ben Wheller, Van Zandt Co., mistook his son
Charles for a deer and shot him. He died the following day.
I. B. Collingsworth, a farmer near Plano, Collin Co., died with smallpox. His brother died
with the same disease about 10-days previous.
The 3-year old daughter of Geo. Whitney at Collinsville, Grayson Co., had a pot of
boiling coffee accidently poured over her, scalding her badly.
Internal Revenue Collector Kauffman at Austin received a telegram from Washington
stating the income tax had been declared unconstitutional and to close out his business.
P. A. Gunberg, a carpenter engaged in building a cotton compress at Waco, while holding
a crowbar against his breast and pushing against a beam, had the crowbar driven into his breast.
He died in a few minutes. He leaves sons in Sweden and New York.
Susie Wyatt, colored girl, age about 15, was killed near Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., by
Pearly Allen, colored girl about the same age. The murderess is in jail.
The Confederate Veteran previously reported having fallen to his death from the train near
Milano has been identified as F. M. Taylor of the John H. Morgan Camp No. 107, U.C.V.
Prof. Miller has been re-elected as chairman of the university faculty at Austin.
John B. Long of Cherokee, a directory of the A&M College has been appointed by the
governor to fill the vacancy of Frank P. Holland.
Mr. Carroll Yates, who has been publishing a weekly newspaper at Rancho, Gonzales Co.,
has moved his plant to Karnes City, Karnes Co. to continue publication.
Lizzie Eliff of near Terrell, Kaufman Co. was leading a calf with a rope when the animal
became unmanageable and threw her against a fence, a large sliver of plank striking her right arm.
Tramps recently entered the house of W. H. Keen of near Tanglewood, Lee Co., and
ransacked the house.
Thornwald Olsen, U.S. Commissary Sergeant at Fort Sam Houston at San Antonio, hanged
himself with a rope.
Chas. Chapman, editor of the Evening Journal at Denison was arrested by the Post Office
Inspector Fisher for violating postal laws.
Collins Brown of Corsicana was drugged and robbed while on a train between Tyler and
Mount Pleasant. He is the son of the late Commander Brown, U.S. Navy and brother of Judge
Autry of Corsicana.
Miscellaneous News. Gathered from the Old and New World to Date.
Patents Issued to Texans: Joseph A. Carroll of Buna, Louis S. Flatau of Dallas, George
A. Keith of Saginaw, John S. Powell of Marshall, Frederick W. Wall of Fort Worth, Wm. B.
Willis of Waco, Frederich Zedler and P. L. Ward of Cuero.
Locals:
J. M. Tucker has found his mules.
Mr. & Mrs. Doc. Davis are having a beautiful home built near the public school building.
Mr. Williams and Mr. McLane are manufacturing a large amount of first-class brick on
their yard east of the city. They are using steam machinery put in a few weeks ago.
E. Sanders' new addition to his hotel are nearing completion on the brick work.
The Milano Rifles made an excellent showing at Camp Culberson.
Estray Notice by Lewis Flowers before J. F. Thweatt, J.P.
J. E. Reno will sell some city property cheap.
Burns Bever is have a home built near the city park.
J. M. Ralson had his home repaired.
Notice to Teachers by Jas. K. P. Newton, Supt.
Capt. J. F. Thompson have a supper at his home for a superannuated minister.
On Wednesday of last week near the Mission Route crossing on Little River, a large wild
cat was caught by J. C. Evans, Tom Peel, Robert McCown and others.
Report of the Condition of the First National Bank of Cameron by T. F. Hardy, Cashier.
Deputy Cheriff Cargill brought news to Cameron Tuesday morning of a tragedy at
Clarkson on Pond Creek, or near there. One nergo man killed another colored man, the man's
wife, wife's mother, and then himself. John Gambill and L. A. Tidwell investigated the matter
and jealousy was the cause.
We are informed that only three negroes were killed, one less than first reported. The
shooting was done on the farm of Geo. Growl. Jeff Lewis killed Louis Hill and Epsi Hill and then
shot an old colored woman three times and then shot at Epsi Hill's sister. He then shot himself
in the chest with his Winchester and died instantly. Jeff Lewis had two daughters at home. The
killing was done Tuesday at about 6 o'clock in the morning.
Emmet Colburn currently of El Campo and who formerly lived at Yarrelton was arrested
in Wharton Co. on the charge of murder. A man, wife and their son was killed at Colubrn's house
by a mob. About a dozen men have been arrested.
License to Marry: G. M. Grant and Mollie Bagley, G. A. Austin and L. E. Littleton, J.
H. Guynes and Nannie Dickey, Louis Smith and Epsie Smith, W. R. Bruner and L. A. Rudder,
Wiley Robinson and Mollie Kevells.
Last Tuesday afternoon as Constable Luce was returning from Robertson Co. with a white
boy whom he had arrested on warrant and when the train reached the trestle on the Little River
east of Cameron, the boy jumped from the car and made his escape. J. T. Arnold and his hounds
took the trail and the boy was run down and brought to jail.
The Bluman case, changed here from Lee Co. was in District Court. District Attorney
Scott is assisted by W. W. Searcy of Brenham. The defendant is represented by Geo. W. Jones,
H. M. Garwood, T. S. Henderson, Sam Streetman, E. B. Muse, Ben S. Rogers and N. A.
Rector.
Article: Address to Colored Farmers by Warren Pettie.
Personals:
Those visiting Cameron: W. A. Averett, R. H. Hicks, W. A. Morrison, E. A. Wallace,
all of Rockdale; Stella Batte of Maysfield; R. P. Taylor of Gause; District Attorney Maynard,
Hon. H. M. Garwood, Ex-Congressman Geo. W. Jones, all of Bastrop; Judge N. A. Rector of
Austin; Hon. Ben S. Rogers, Hon. W. W. Searcy, both of Brenham;
Emma Lindsey of Burton, Washington Co., visited her sister Mrs. J. N. Terry and Mrs.
A. C. Shuffield.
Hon. S. B. McBride of San Marcos visited his son, L. C. McBride.
R. M. Campbell is in Wharton in response to the arrest of Colburn who now acknowledges
the killings.
Mrs. W. S. O'Brien of Louisiana visited her brother, John Gregory.
Capt. W. D. Paden returned from Dallas where he attended the general meeting of
Southern Presbyterians.
M. B. Morris, formerly of Cameron but now residing in San Antonio visited.
Rev. J. T. Sailes of Louisiana visited and occupied the pulpit Sunday at the Presbyterian
Church.
Col. M. M. Moore of Columbus, GA visited his brother Maj. J. B. Moore.
Mrs. Belle Meyer of Corrigan, TX visited her sister, Mrs. Wm. Chambers.
Article: New Laws Enacted by the 24th Legislature.
Miscellaneous News Gathered from the Old and New World.